Hydrocodone Bitartrate

Hydrocodone bitartrate, a semi-synthetic codeine derivative salt, is widely used in prescription painkillers. Falls under HTS 2939.19.5000 as an opium alkaloid derivative salt in the 'other' category.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree—Free
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇨🇦CanadaFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3004.90Higher: 10% vs Free

If combined with acetaminophen tablets

Combination pain relief medicaments in dosage form go to Chapter 30.

2939Same rate: Free

If toxicity limits exceeded

Certain impurity thresholds move derivatives to separate statistical suffixes.

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Related Products under HTS 2939.19.50.00

Codeine Phosphate

Codeine phosphate is a salt of codeine, an opium alkaloid used as a pain reliever and cough suppressant. It falls under HTS 2939.19.5000 as a derivative salt of an opium alkaloid, specifically within 'other' opium alkaloid derivatives not elsewhere specified. This classification applies to pure chemical forms for pharmaceutical use.

Codeine Sulfate

Codeine sulfate is the sulfate salt form of codeine, commonly used in prescription analgesics. Classified under HTS 2939.19.5000 as an 'other' derivative salt of opium alkaloids per Chapter 29 notes on salts. This covers bulk chemical imports for drug manufacturing.

Noscapine Hydrochloride

Noscapine hydrochloride, derived from opium, serves as an antitussive agent without narcotic effects. It qualifies under HTS 2939.19.5000 as an 'other' opium alkaloid salt, fitting Chapter 29's scope for chemically defined alkaloid derivatives.

Papaverine Hydrochloride

Papaverine hydrochloride is an opium alkaloid salt used as a smooth muscle relaxant. Falls under HTS 2939.19.5000 as an unspecified opium alkaloid derivative salt, per chapter notes on organic salts classification.

Naloxone Hydrochloride

Naloxone hydrochloride, a synthetic opium alkaloid derivative, acts as an opioid overdose reversal agent. Classified in HTS 2939.19.5000 as a reproduced-by-synthesis opium alkaloid salt under 'other' derivatives.

Naltrexone Hydrochloride

Naltrexone hydrochloride is a synthetic derivative of opium alkaloids used in addiction treatment. It fits HTS 2939.19.5000 as a salt of reproduced opium alkaloids, excluded from earlier specific headings.